Jonathan Rea wins at Donington Park, but is involved in a clash with Leon Haslam and Marco Melandri at the final corner that eliminates both BMW riders.
Jonathan Rea defies a finger injury to claim a fourth career victory around the Assen circuit, ahead of Sylvain Guintoli and Eugene Laverty; Checa fails to score after tyre error.
'It's one thing breaking your collarbone or shoulder, but when you break a bone in your neck it makes you think because you realise you could have been paralysed' - Marshall Neill
Max Biaggi takes victory in the opening race of the season, but it is his comeback from 24th to second place in race two that earns him plaudits at Phillip Island.
A detailed entry list for the 2012 MotoGP World Championship is unveiled, confirming 21 riders, nine CRT bikes and race numbers for the upcoming season.